# Work with artificial intelligence: With new ventures like Google Glass and self driving cars, it is clear to everyone that Google loves robots. Stanford University is nearby and conducts research in that specific area that will help prep-up the engineers to land a prestigious role at Google.

# Learn how to build compilers: Both Google and Stanford prefer people who know how to build compilers. "You will learn how a program written in a high-level language designed for humans is systematically translated into a program written in low-level assembly more suited to machines” says Stanford University. Coursera provides the necessary learning materials.

# Learn cryptography: Cryptography is the art of creating and cracking codes. Hackers can compromise databases containing the information of hundreds of thousands of people, so cyber security is crucial. Coursera and Udacity both provide instructions.

# Learn parallel programming: Parallel programming lets you carry out loads of computations at the same time which is an extremely powerful tool, and necessary for scaling products which will be used by millions of people. The University of Illinois offers courses in the category.

Keep in mind that Google doesn’t just employees select based on skill, but also on personality. Therefore never forget to maintain a winsome can-do attitude to get that dream job with the search giant.

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